1. Purpose. To transmit a request for public comment on an extension of an existing Information Collection Request (ICR), which will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval, concerning contractor and subcontractor reporting of their employment and new hiring of veterans, and reported on the VETS-100 form.

4. Action. Program administrators are requested to share this Information Alert with appropriate staff and other agencies and are invited to comment, on or before January 3, 2005, to the individual named in the Addresses section of the Federal Register attachment.

5. Contact. Comments or questions about VETS reporting may be directed to Robert Wilson on 202.693.4719. Comments or questions about the format of this Alert may be directed to Tom Coyne on 312.596.5435.